GP surgeries in Buxton: ratings and patient reviews
There are 3 GP practices in Buxton, with 29,051 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Hartington Surgery (98%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,057 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 3 practices in Buxton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 87% at Buxton Medical Practice to 98% at Hartington Surgery, with a median of 92% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Hartington Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (99%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartington Surgery | 3,518 | 98% | 99% | Outstanding | 2,045 |
| Stewart Medical Centre | 16,649 | 92% | 87% | Good | 1,927 |
| Buxton Medical Practice | 8,884 | 87% | 75% | Good | 2,363 |
There are 2,057 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Buxton, close to England's 2,171 and Derby and Derbyshire's 2,105. Practices recorded 496 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 65% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 24% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Buxton | Derby and Derbyshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,057 | 2,105 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 496 | 523 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 65% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 39% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 24% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Buxton is osteoporosis (2.1% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.5% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Buxton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 20.3% | 14.3% | 3,966 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 18.0% | 15.2% | 4,266 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.7% | 6.6% | 1,731 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.3% | 7.9% | 1,454 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.9% | 3.8% | 1,157 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.2% | 4.6% | 822 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.7% | 3.0% | 884 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.1% | 2.2% | 726 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 578 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 503 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.1% | 1.2% | 229 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.7% | 1.1% | 415 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 277 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 188 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 211 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 171 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 198 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 186 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 119 |
How many GP practices are there in Buxton?
3, with 29,051 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Buxton do patients rate highest?
Hartington Surgery: 98% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Buxton?
2,057 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Buxton are face to face?
65% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.